Bushmills 10, 16 & 21 Year Irish Single Malt Whiskies Reviewed

[@georgetrujillo9618]

That 16 is one of my favorites of all time, I was at the distillery earlier this year and pretty much everyone there it was their favorite too

[@fiho-ohif]

I bought a 21 year in 2013 it was the best whiskey I've had to date, I saved 2 measures and drank them with a friend 1 year ago, it was just as amazing as I remembered. I got to taste the 21 year that's currently on sale 6 months ago and it was not the same and really disappointed me (not worth the price tag which has doubled in that time). Could you give me your feedback on how (if you know) the flavour has changed over the past decade?

[@travisthompson9104]

Have been loving the 10 yr! might have to step up to the 16 when my pocket is feeling heavy, or just find it at a bar.

[@Bill.Papadakis]

ive tried the 16 about 2 years ago,untill then i hadnt try a whiskey that i liked and loved it. Two days ago i went and bought a 21 bottle to open at my birthday and after this video i am literally counting the hours,i cant wait

[@LiquorHound]

Congratulations, Happy Birthday, and Cheers!

[@Bill.Papadakis]

@@LiquorHound thanks! i opened it! it sure was amazing for me!

[@hjemmeis]

Great reviews. Bushmills 16 is one of my all time favourites.

[@LiquorHound]

Thank you and cheers!

[@djbeacon6895]

Chris, Great to see your Bushmills review. We have a plant over in Coleraine, NI about 10 miles away from the distillery. We use the under $20 Red Bush for Hot Toddies in the winter. The Black Bush is a great drink for under $25. More flavor and depth than Jameson. But we do enjoy the Caskmates Stout at under $25. Have only tried a couple of these over $30 bottles.

[@LiquorHound]

Good to know, so thank you for the comment. Cheers!

[@adamcraig1468]

I'm from coleraine/portstewart and love the Black Bush. Its special being so close to the distillery too. I'll try one of these soon

[@Joop175]

Great review. Which is best for beginner? Are these similar to Speyside?

[@LiquorHound]

Well unlike Single Malt Scotch that is normally double distilled and is always made entirely of malted barley, most Irish whiskies triple distill and use malted and unmalted barley. But in the case of Bushmills, they do use 100% malted barley, so other than the 1 extra distillation, it's about as close to a typical Speyside single malt as you will probably get. For a beginner, you might as well start at the 10 year and taste your way up. Thanks for watching and cheers!

[@TheGeeksAttic]

My father just gave me a bottle of 16 year. Looking up to see what the pros say about it! Great video. Can’t wait to try it.

[@aphexlane]

Fantastic. The 10 year is so great for it's price. I always tasted some peach in the 10 year as well as everything you mentioned. Clontarf 10 or 12 year single malt is very similar to Bushmill's 10 in my opinion. Would be cool to do a side by side comparison of those.The 16 year is an absolute treasure. I almost tasted plum. The depth of fruity flavor is so remarkable and endlessly drinkable. Everything you said about the 21 year is spot on, and i can't add anything there. Cheers.

[@LiquorHound]

Thank you for the comment and cheers!

[@bigdaddynasty69]

I just got the 10 and it's absolutely mind blowing especially for the price

[@dingdingding4033]

What a treat! A Thanksgiving video! Yes!

[@Prenshaw01]

Thanks for your excellent and informative video. Recently received a bottle of Bushmills 16 and just love the stuff, think it is outstanding, so complex and flavoursome. The Bush 10 is great at that price point also. Your video would not necessarily make me think the 21 is worth the outlay? Can you recommend any other whiskies at that price point that you would prefer? Many thanks.

[@LiquorHound]

Both the Redbreast Cask Strength and their Lustau are nice. Cheers!

[@peatbull3426]

If you still didnt try 21yo after year time i recommend you tru sample first. As im Bushmils lover, 16yo is my favourite. Wife bought 21yo for my birthday and...its bit dissapoited me. Looks like not my taste/palette. 16yo Port cask is better for me than 21yo Madeira finish. As a wine i preffer Madeira but as a whisky finish its not works for me. 🤷‍♂️. What about your opinion? Cheers

[@continentalgin]

Very enjoyable and educational review! Thanks LiquorHound for your insights!

[@nickwoodward1511]

the 16 sounds wonderful....sadly here in cape town i can buy a springbank 10 and a yellow spot for the price....its just a bit steep. Love the 10 and the black though...Cheers nice vid.

[@LiquorHound]

Wow, if that’s the case, you’re making the smart move. Thanks for watching and cheers!

[@ThaOfacemaker]

Really enjoy all of your reviews!

[@LiquorHound]

Thank you for being here and cheers!

[@adamfiedorczuk5969]

I am thinking of getting my friend a gift. I am torn between Bushmills 16, Redbreast 12, and Highland park 10. What would you recommend? Thank you for the video.

[@LiquorHound]

You can’t really go wrong, but I’d go with RedBreast Cask Strength first and then Bushmills 16, followed by Highland Park 12 and finally the standard Redbreast 12. Cheers!

[@benjbaird6851]

Just got my first bottle of 21 this week for Christmas... Straight Papaya and Honeydew... It's absolutely INSANE.

[@LiquorHound]

Congratulations and cheers to a new year! 🥃

[@jimidrammer4187]

I still have several of the 21yo wooden boxes back when I could pick that bottle up for $99.

[@LiquorHound]

Those were the days! Cheers!

[@alforbes1802]

A tipp: If you want to truly measure the Oak. Drink some of your supply in the evening then put the empty glass aside without washing it. Then smell it with nose close over the glass the next morning. The Oak will be there, not in its glory but it will be free of the other aspects of the Whisky.

[@johntucker9782]

Liquorhound, have you tried the Bushmills 19 yr., SIngle Cask, finished in rum casks?

[@LiquorHound]

I haven’t, but it sounds delicious! Cheers!

[@Lou.B]

Great review. Thank You!

[@VanceTraceur]

Bush 10 always tastes like papaya and tropical fruit to me. Golden apple and honey as well. It’s perfect.

[@LiquorHound]

Yep, great notes! Thank you and cheers!

[@mosesumike]

Thank you for sharing Gentleman!

[@AlReyn]

I'm new to your channel from England - great review thanks. Out of interest why didn't you give any description after you nosed the 16 and go straight to the tasting notes?

[@LiquorHound]

Hi and welcome! Lol, I'm not sure why I did that. Guess I just got too excited. Cheers!

[@Yohanyothan]

Fantastic review!

[@VaryingViewpoint]

Great video!

[@agrisbatna1797]

Nice review 👍 thanks !

[@framdigo5555]

just one thing I wanna touch on, maybe you'll have a thought about it. But, you said that "all single malt means is that every drop was distilled from one single distillery".. yes .. but I've heard people say that to define single malt, but so often that explanation is never concluded with "and it is 100% from malted barley.. or at least "100% malted". Because wouldn't single malt have to mean 100% malted?

[@LiquorHound]

Yes true. I guess I was just going for the simple and quick explanation versus the full definition. Sorry about that and cheers!

[@donmon5361]

Are all those bottles yours, like for drinking, or is it your bar where people buy drinks? must have cost you half a mil for all that juice.

[@LiquorHound]

It's my personal collection. Thank you for watching and cheers!

[@donmon5361]

@@LiquorHound impressive!

[@EsahuCarrillo]

@@LiquorHound , wow! Amazing! Congratulations!

[@scotchgod8478]

Humble 40% abv is somewhat disappointing given the considerable price, other than that very nice pleasant stuff.

[@LiquorHound]

Yeah, after tasting the cask strength samples, I’d like them to be at least 43%, but for 40% they pack a lot of flavor. Cheers!

[@jimidrammer4187]

Scotchgod the special release 1608 from years ago was 46% abv and really nice.

[@peatbull3426]

@@jimidrammer4187 12yo blue label. Remember. Anniversary edition. Was so nice. I regret didnt buy more bottles with few for collection.

[@коньякивиски]

Приветствую Вас от канала Коньяк и Виски. Вопрос У нас 16 летний стоит 115$, а 21 в два раза дороже 240$ стоит переплачивать не ужели он в два раза лучше. Спасибо Заранее за ответ.Подписка и лайк.🙋‍♂️

[@LiquorHound]

Translated as, “Greetings from the channel Cognac and Whiskey. The question we have is 16 years old costs $115, and 21 is twice as expensive at $240. Thank you in advance for your reply. Subscribe and Like.” My reply would be, “Here the 16’s are now $140, and the 21’s are $250. So I’d say your 16’s are a good value and the bottle to buy. Cheers!” (I hope Google translated all of this correctly) «Здесь 16-е сейчас стоят 140 долларов, а 21-е - 250 долларов. Так что я бы сказал, что ваши 16 - это хорошая цена и бутылка, которую можно купить. Ваше здоровье!" (надеюсь гугл все правильно перевел)

[@коньякивиски]

@@LiquorHound Спасибо сегодня купил. Сейчас смотрю на него, глаз радует, будет хороший повод открою и выпью за Ваше здоровье. А 21 год от 16 летнего сильно отличаеться.? Будьте здоровы всех Благ.🙋‍♂️

[@LiquorHound]

Translated as, “@LiquorHound Thanks bought it today. Now I’ll look at it, it pleases the eye, there will be a good reason to open it and drink to your health. A 21 year old from a 16 year old is very different. Be healthy and all the best.”

[@digitaldemocracyai-rob]

Best nose in the business

[@LiquorHound]

I appreciate the high accolades! Thank you and cheers!

[@roberthodge6711]

Many thanks for your review! I think the Bushmills 21 at a 40% ABV is ridiculous.

[@catnapgee5357]

May I ask, im very concerned about why the 16 looks darker than the 21. Might you know? oh and which one do you find more delicious .. the 16 or 21. Thanks LH!

[@LiquorHound]

My guess is that most likely the 21 uses more ex-bourbon barrel matured whiskey than the 16. Those older ex-bourbon barrel matured Irish whiskeys can reap a lot of tropical fruit character, and I suspect they were leaning on those more than the sherry casks. The 16' blend probably let's the port and sherry matured whiskies dominate the ex-bourbon ones, since they haven't matured enough to lend a lot. As for my favorite... I like them both but for different reasons. The 16's bolder dried/stone fruits and pipe tobacco is fantastic and the 21's richness and elegance is only acquired through many years of maturation. Cheers!

[@catnapgee5357]

@@LiquorHound Hey LH, Thanks so much for the info, it's appreciated. I have since tried both of them and have learned that I sadly am not a fan, there is so much better out there, for so much cheaper. Anyways, keep up the good work!

[@reinmenke1720]

To research... 😁

[@dane5896]

I've had four bottles of the 21yo. The first three were excellent, the last was disappointing. It was like a different whiskey. 😥

[@LiquorHound]

Ugh, sorry to hear that. I’ve yet to run into a bad bottle (old or new). Thanks for the info though. Cheers!

[@Vicki4ification]

I had similar experience with the 21 yo. I drank just 2 days apart. The 0074 bottle was gorgeous and quickly enjoyed by friends. I liked it so much, I went to get a second bottle. This time the number was 0575. It is so disappointing. So, thought I might leave the 0575 in cupboard to see if it improves with more time...

[@HumblebeeRules]

Bushmills 10 and 16 all have caramel colouring added. I am not sure about 21, but to be honest, fuck that. It's just wrong.

[@peterwhite507]

You may be over paying for that Bushmills 21. Here is the going price in Calgary at one store. zyn.ca/collections/all/products/bushmills-21-year-old-rare That is Canadian dollars so about half.

[@LiquorHound]

Ohh, the old price! Worth getting a few at that price. Cheers!

[@Vesbolk]

These are all watered-down to 40%. For the money, it’s really disappointing.

[@welshtoro3256]

What a shame the abv is what it is. I simply can not respect Bushmills for doing it. It's 2019 not 1989. The price is simply out of the park for whiskey produced at 40%. It's disrespectful and rude to its customer base and I'll take my wallet elsewhere. 43% is the minimum for the 10 but for those prices the 16 and 21 need to be 46%. Nevertheless, that was a really excellent review. I would buy it but Bushmills, along with a whole lot of Irish whiskey, needs to improve its price and abv. Cheers Hound. WT